Joe Kelly Stats

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) and relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) were activated from the injured list on Monday. Infielder Jake Burger was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to make room for Moncada, while relief pitcher Aaron Bummer (knee) was placed on the injured list to make room for Kelly on the major league roster. Manager Tony La Russa said that Moncada would return to the two-hole in the lineup on Monday against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Zach Plesac. Moncada hit .318 with two home runs and a double on his six-game rehab assignment with Charlotte, and fantasy managers should be looking to get him back into their lineups. Kelly will be making his debut with the White Sox and is expected to be an important late-inning setup man in front of closer Liam Hendriks.

12 days ago

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) will start his minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Charlotte. Kelly began the regular season on the injured list while battling a nerve issue in his right arm. The 33-year-old right-hander joins the White Sox this year after spending the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he was an integral part of their bullpen. He's expected to do the same in his first year for the White Sox as a bridge to closer Liam Hendriks. Kelly was solid last year in LA, posting a 2.86 ERA, a 0.98 WHIP, two saves, 50 strikeouts and 15 walks in 44 relief innings. He can be valuable in deeper fantasy leagues that reward points for holds.

24 days ago

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that relief pitcher Joe Kelly's (biceps) most recent bullpen session had him sitting in the mid-90s without pain or fatigue, and he's close to facing live hitters in Arizona. General manager Rick Hahn previously said the hope was for Kelly to make some rehab appearances in late April. Kelly suffered a strained right biceps while pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs last year and opened the season on the injured list. But the hard-throwing right-hander is slowly making his way back and should debut for the White Sox sometime in early May, barring any setbacks. The 33-year-old right-hander should have a prominent late-inning role for the White Sox when he's healthy.

over 1 month ago